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Charles A. Brown Jr.

Charles A. Brown Jr.

Fontana,CA

Summary

Strategic executive leader with 27 years of experience enhancing educational equity and driving systemic transformation in diverse school districts and county offices. Skilled in leading initiatives, developing high-performing teams, and aligning resources to address opportunity gaps. Expertise in coalition building and data-driven decision-making to influence positive outcomes for historically underserved student populations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director II

Riverside County Office of Education
Riverside, California
07.2019 - Current

Serve as a countywide executive leader supporting 23 school districts and more than 430,000 students. Oversee strategic planning, policy alignment, and leadership development for district superintendents, cabinet members, and school site leaders. Direct systemic equity initiatives that strengthen student access, instructional quality, and organizational culture.

Superintendent-Level Accomplishments:

  • Provide executive coaching and advisement to superintendents and cabinet-level leaders on equity, systems improvement, and organizational change.
  • Lead countywide professional learning systems, governance collaborations, and multi‑agency partnerships that impact policy, instruction, and operational practices.
  • Support districts in developing equity frameworks, monitoring systems, and targeted improvement strategies that align with LCAP, ESSA, and state accountability measures.
  • Guide cross‑departmental and cross‑district collaboration to address disparities and expand high‑quality educational opportunities.
  • Strengthen district capacity in communication, community engagement, and culturally responsive leadership.

Director of Equity & Targeted Student Achievement

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, California
09.2014 - 06.2019

Led districtwide equity and achievement initiatives within one of California’s largest urban districts. Collaborated closely with the superintendent's cabinet, site leaders, union partners, community organizations, and parent groups.

Superintendent‑Relevant Achievements:

  • Designed and implemented districtwide strategies to accelerate achievement for historically underserved student populations.
  • Oversaw initiatives aligned to district strategic goals, accountability requirements, and board priorities.
  • Led teams responsible for monitoring student data, aligning intervention supports, and improving instructional pathways.
  • Built cross-departmental coherence by collaborating with Teaching & Learning, Special Education, Student Services, and Multilingual Programs.
  • Represented the district in community coalitions to increase stakeholder voice and strengthen public trust.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
  • Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.

Elementary Principal

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, California
07.2007 - 09.2014
  • Led initiatives that increased student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Cultivated positive school culture and enhanced instructional quality through distributed leadership.
  • Led all aspects of site management including budgeting, staffing, evaluations, compliance, and family engagement.
  • Developed data-driven systems that strengthened teacher collaboration and elevated student learning outcomes.
  • Supervised daily school operations, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for staff to improve teaching practices.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and community stakeholders to foster partnerships.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through observations and feedback to promote professional growth.
  • Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.

Assistant Administrator for Instructional Impr.

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, California
09.2003 - 09.2003
  • Supported schoolwide improvement processes, teacher development, and curriculum alignment to enhance educational outcomes districtwide.
  • Managed scheduling for meetings and events within the school district.
  • Supported administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency in the office.
  • Coordinated school operations, ensuring compliance with educational regulations to maintain operational integrity.
  • Developed and implemented academic programs to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff, leading to increased instructional effectiveness.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Resolved conflicts between students, parents, staff members, or community members through mediation sessions.

Elementary School Teacher

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, California
09.1999 - 09.2003
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation.
  • Maintained classroom discipline and encouraged respectful interactions to create a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching practices and share resources, enhancing overall educational quality.
  • Communicated with parents about student performance and behavior to foster home-school partnerships.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.

Education

Ed. D - Organizational Leadership

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
05-2019

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

National University
La Jolla, CA
07-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-1996

High School Diploma -

Cajon High School
San Bernardino, CA
06-1989

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Program implementation
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget and Resource Management
  • Data analytics
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Educational operations
  • Instructional improvement
  • Team coaching
  • Systemic Change Leadership
  • Socially Conscious Leadership
  • Responsive leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Professional development

Timeline

Director II

Riverside County Office of Education
07.2019 - Current

Director of Equity & Targeted Student Achievement

San Bernardino City Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2019

Elementary Principal

San Bernardino City Unified School District
07.2007 - 09.2014

Assistant Administrator for Instructional Impr.

San Bernardino City Unified School District
09.2003 - 09.2003

Elementary School Teacher

San Bernardino City Unified School District
09.1999 - 09.2003

Ed. D - Organizational Leadership

Brandman University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, San Bernardino

High School Diploma -

Cajon High School
Charles A. Brown Jr.